Silver is Chris Hammer's compelling sequel to his debut novel Scrublands, which won the 2019 CWA Dagger New Blood Award for Best First Crime Novel. Silver Synopsis For half a lifetime, journalist Martin Scarsden has run from his past. But now there is no escaping. He'd vowed never to return to … [Read more...]
Aussie Author Reading Challenge 2020 launched
I invite all book lovers to consider joining us in participating in the Aussie Author Reading Challenge 2020, now in our 11th year! Whether you are a patriotic Australian, an aspiring or armchair tourist or simply an international reader wanting to discover some talented new writers and interact … [Read more...]
Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) by Emma Viskic, Review: Thrilling
Darkness for Light is Emma Viskic's latest taut and thrilling instalment in her international award-winning Caleb Zelic Thriller series. Darkness for Light (Caleb Zelic #3) Synopsis After a lifetime of bad decisions troubled PI Caleb Zelic is finally making good ones. He’s in therapy, reconnecting … [Read more...]
The Great Divide by LJM Owen, Review: Atmospheric pageturner
In LJM Owen's atmospheric pageturner The Great Divide, a city detective hunts a killer through a fog of lies in small-town Tasmania. The Great Divide by L.J.M. Owen (Echo Publishing $29.99) The Great Divide Synopsis: Twisted Secrets. Hidden Victims. Monstrous Crimes. In the rural … [Read more...]
The Weekend by Charlotte Wood, Review: Cathartic & compelling
Charlotte Wood's The Weekend is a quietly confronting read. A female friendship character study brimming with symbolism, compelling and cathartic. Shortlisted for the 2020 Stella Prize. The Weekend Synopsis: People went on about death bringing friends together, but it wasn't true. The graveyard, … [Read more...]
Field of Poppies: Carmel Bird’s inspiration & Book Giveaway
Today we welcome award-winning author Carmel Bird to discuss her new novel Field of Poppies, PLUS we have 2 ebook copies to giveaway. Field of Poppies Synopsis: Keen to escape the pressures of city life, Marsali Swift and her husband William are drawn to Listowel, a glorious historic mansion in … [Read more...]
Dead Man Switch (aka The War Widow) by Tara Moss, Review: Smart & sassy
Tara Moss' new novel Dead Man Switch (aka The War Widow) is a brilliant start to what is sure to become a bestselling crime fiction series. Meet PI Billie Walker - smart and sexy, with a dash of Mae West humour, she's a hard-boiled detective with a twist. She's a woman in a man's world ... Dead … [Read more...]
Catherine de Saint Phalle on writing THE SEA & US
Today we welcome Catherine de Saint Phalle to Booklover Book Reviews to discuss her new novel The Sea & Us, PLUS we have 2 copies to giveaway. The Sea & Us Synopsis: From the Stella shortlisted author of Poum and Alexandre: A Paris Memoir, this is a heartwarming novel about longing, … [Read more...]